Swallowing my sorrow, I knelt to support her neck and reassured her, "Miss Barren, I've studied midwifery during my hospital internship. If you trust me, I …"
Alma's pale face turned to me, pleading, "Save … my baby ..."
A sudden loud noise drew everyone's attention as gasoline began leaking from the wrecked car. Flames erupted from the back seat, casting an ominous glow in everyone's eyes.
The crowd scattered in panic, "The car's about to explode! Run! Get out of here! Don't just stand there watching, you'll be blown to bits!"
Alma trembled in fear but forcefully pushed me away, "Forget me, Eleanor. Go … just go!"
Dizzy from blood loss due to my coagulation disorder, my body felt weak. I pinched my thigh hard to steady myself temporarily and used all my strength to help Alma to her feet. Together, we staggered toward the nearby woods.
We had barely moved ten meters when a deafening explosion shook the air. The explosion's shockwave flung both of us half a meter away, landing hard on the frozen ground.
I hunched over, shielding Alma tightly with my body as I took out the emergency kit to help deliver her baby.